7 Jun 2018 16:55
7 June 2018
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC
("RB" or the "Company")
DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING
Notification of transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ("PDMR") in ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the share capital of the Company ("Shares").
On 7 June 2018, Rob de Groot, President Hygiene Home, a PDMR, exercised 214 share options granted on 6 November 2014 at an option price of £41.88 per share under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2007 Global Stock Profit Plan and retained all of the resulting Shares.
Following this transaction, Mr de Groot's shareholding has increased to 362,834 Shares, representing 0.0514% of the Company's issued share capital. Treasury shares have not been taken into account when calculating this percentage.
The following notification is made in accordance with the requirements of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM |
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |||||||
a) | Name | Rob de Groot | ||||||
2 | Reason for the notification | |||||||
a) | Position/status | President Hygiene Home - a PDMR | ||||||
b) | Initial notification/Amendment | Initial notification | ||||||
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||||
a) | Name | Reckitt Benckiser Group plc | ||||||
b) | LEI | 5493003JFSMOJG48V108 | ||||||
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary Shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc ("Shares") GB00B24CGK77 | ||||||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of share options under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2007 Global Stock Profit Plan and retention of the resulting Shares.
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c) | Price(s) and volume(s) |
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d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
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e) | Date of the transaction | 2017-06-07 | ||||||
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | ||||||
Contact:Christine Logan
Deputy Company Secretary
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
01753 217800
103-105 Bath Road, Slough SL1 3UH
Registered in England and Wales, No. 6270876
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's LEI code is 5493003JFSMOJG48V108
About RB:
RB is the global leading consumer health, hygiene and home company. Driven by a purpose of providing innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB has operations in over 60 countries. From the foundations of wellness and infant nutrition, to the fundamentals of a hygienic home, its global brands help people live healthier, happier lives.
RB has world leading Powerbrands which include household names such as Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite and Air Wick.
RB's unique culture is at the heart of its success. Its drive to achieve, passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence is manifested in the work of over 40,000 employees worldwide.
For more information visit www.rb.com
*RB is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies